Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) alumna Leymah Gbowee is one of three women jointly awarded the 2011 Nobel Peace Prize, the Norwegian Nobel Committee announced Oct. 7. She shares the prize ... read more about EMU Alum Wins Nobel Peace Prize
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Dynamic Artist on Display in Hartzler Gallery
A “happy accident” is how Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) senior digital media and art major Susan Alexander describes her senior show. “I lost most of my original work when my ... read more about Dynamic Artist on Display in Hartzler Gallery
Harvard Prof, EMU Alum to Speak on Campus
Alfalfa to Ivy: Memoir of a Harvard Medical School Dean traces author Dr. Joseph B. Martin’s journey from Mennonite farm boy to the highest levels of academic achievement and leadership. ... read more about Harvard Prof, EMU Alum to Speak on Campus
A “Wilde” Comedy to Open MainStage Theater
One of the most famous comedies from Oscar Wilde, The Importance of Being Earnest, will open the fall MainStage theater at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) during Homecoming weekend. Showtimes are ... read more about A “Wilde” Comedy to Open MainStage Theater
Activist, Artist to Speak at Writer’s Read
The language and literature department at EMU will hold its second Writers Read program of the year Thursday, Oct. 13. Renown author and artist Sehba Sarwar, will read from her ... read more about Activist, Artist to Speak at Writer’s Read
Award Winning Poet to Open Spiritual Life Week
Award winning poet and social activist Brenda Matthews will deliver her message of personal faith during spiritual life week, Oct. 4-7, 2011 on the campus of Eastern Mennonite University (EMU). ... read more about Award Winning Poet to Open Spiritual Life Week
Creation Care Evident During Food and Farming Week
Baking bread, canning food, creation care, and growing your own food in a sustainable and environmentally friendly way are some of the topics to be covered during the annual Food ... read more about Creation Care Evident During Food and Farming Week
Living the Beatitudes Focus of Clymer’s Book
In the “Beatitudes,” Jesus lays the foundation of his ministry by planting seeds of compassion, mercy and spirituality. Those teachings have been analyzed and interpreted in a variety of ways ... read more about Living the Beatitudes Focus of Clymer’s Book
EMU’s Solar Array Exceeds Expectations
Judging by its performance over the past 10 months, the solar energy system at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) will exceed the annual guaranteed power production by 12 percent, according to ... read more about EMU’s Solar Array Exceeds Expectations
Farm Evolution: Innovation Important for Large and Small
Posted with permission from Daily News Record, Sept. 13, 2011 HARRISONBURG – When Matt Lohr, commissioner of the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, decided to open a corn ... read more about Farm Evolution: Innovation Important for Large and Small